For Seniors: Fun Activities in February — Celebrate Setsubun, Valentine’s Day, and Snow
In February, when the chill still lingers, how about spending some joyful time with activities that warm both body and soul? We’ve gathered plenty of smile-bringing ideas that capture the unique seasonal feel of February—from games themed around Setsubun and Valentine’s Day, to exercises you can do while seated, and even “snowball fights” using newspaper.
These activities can spark nostalgic memories, naturally liven up conversations with those around you, and help you feel good by moving your body—offering lots of positive effects to look forward to.
Precisely because it’s a cold season, please enjoy heartwarming moments indoors with safe, fun activities!
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For Seniors: February Activities. Get Excited with Setsubun, Valentine’s Day, and Snow (61–70)
Heart card
Perfect for Valentine’s Day! Let’s make a handmade heart card.
You’ll need craft paper, construction paper, masking tape, and stickers.
First, fold both the craft paper and the construction paper in half to the same size.
On the construction paper, draw half a heart along the fold and cut it out with scissors.
Be careful not to cut through the base of the heart where it meets the fold.
Decorate the inside of the craft paper and the heart section with masking tape and stickers, then glue the two pieces together.
Make sure the heart is layered and attached so it stands up.
Finally, write a message wherever you like, and you’re done.
Heart Attraction Game
Let me introduce a recreation activity perfect for Valentine’s Day.
In this game, you reel in heart-shaped balloons placed on a stand.
Each balloon has a string attached, so turn the handle in front of you to wind the string.
The first person to bring the heart to their spot wins.
There’s also a unique twist: each heart has a staff member’s photo attached.
It’s a great game for finger and hand exercise, so feel free to add your own variations and enjoy it together with older adults.
Valentine’s Gift Exchange Tournament
When it comes to February events, Valentine’s Day is the first that comes to mind.
Let’s exchange gifts with the people close to us to show our appreciation.
The rules are very simple: when you hear the handclap, pass your gift to the person next to you in the opposite direction.
During the chorus, raise the hand holding the gift and sway both hands as you dance.
When the music stops, you succeed in the game if you keep the gift you’re holding.
A slow song that everyone knows is recommended.
It might also be easier to prepare if you set a uniform budget for the gifts in advance.
Hanging decorations for Setsubun made of felt
Felt Setsubun decorations are items that gently warm up your room with a cozy vibe during the cold season.
This idea features three handmade motifs: an eho-maki sushi roll, an oni (ogre), and a holly-and-sardine charm.
Once they’re finished, place felt balls between them, line them up, and attach them to a string to make a hanging decoration.
Since you only need to cut and glue the felt, it’s an easy project even if you’re not good at sewing.
Give it a try for inspiration, and brighten up your room beautifully.
Red and Blue Oni made from wine corks
Even the oni from Setsubun, which can seem a bit scary, can be transformed into something very cute by using a wine cork.
First, paint the cork white with paint.
After that, paint it your preferred oni color.
It’s also nice to paint the oni’s pants using yellow and black paint.
Next, glue some curled yarn onto the cork as the oni’s hair.
Make the oni’s horns out of felt and stick them between the strands of hair.
Then draw the face with a pen, add any decorations you like, and it’s finished.
You can display it anywhere, so give it a try!
Winter Wall Decoration: Snow Rabbit
When winter comes, many people think of snow bunnies.
The process is simple: fold a sheet of origami paper into quarters, then cut it into an oval with scissors.
Paste the oval-shaped origami slightly below the center of your base cardstock.
On a separate sheet, sketch a snow bunny shape to create a frame, then glue it onto the base you just prepared.
Attach cotton to form the bunny’s body, giving it a three-dimensional look.
Finish by adding movement with origami ears and nose pieces.
It’s also a great idea to decorate the edges with washi tape or other cute touches.
Let’s gather love!
This is a game where you sit on a chair inside a ring and use a broom and dustpan to gather balls that are rolling around.
There are three types of balls—colored balls, tennis balls, and ping-pong balls—and once collected, you put each type into its designated basket.
Compete to see how many you can gather within the time limit.
You’ll need to be careful not to put the balls into the wrong baskets, so it’s a game that uses your head, too.
Try treating the balls as symbols of love and play it on Valentine’s Day.
You can easily make the ring by connecting pool noodles.